AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Luton Town squandered a three-goal lead to lose 4-3 at Bournemouth as they blew their chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
It looked so good for Luton on an emotional night as first-half goals by Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley put them in complete control on the south coast.
Bournemouth were booed off at halftime but were stung into action immediately after the break when Dominic Solanke struck and they were level before the midway point of the second half thanks to goals by Illia Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo.
Luton were reeling and there was a sense of inevitability about Semenyo netting the winner in the 83rd minute.
The game was re-scheduled after the initial fixture was abandoned after 59 minutes in December when Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
Lockyer was present on Wednesday and received a standing ovation before kickoff as he met the medics who saved his life.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Kabore gets a chance to move forward down the right this time. He cuts a pass back to Townsend, who lifts a cross into the box with his left foot. However, it is just behind Adebayo, who couldn't do much with it.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Kerkez is getting forward a lot for Bournemouth in the opening exchanges. He combines with Tavernier on the left before laying a pass down the wing to Semenyo, but he cannot get past Kabore.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
CHANCE! Kerkez rolls a pass down the left side of the box towards Tavernier. He collects the ball on the byline and lashes a cross across the goal, but Christie cannot turn it in from close range.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Adebayo is Luton’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with five goals. He is the first player to score in three consecutive top-flight games for the Hatters since Mick Harford in April 1992.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last two Premier League outings. If there is anyone in a Luton shirt who will be able to unlock the Cherries defence from the wings, it will be Doughty. Only Kieran Trippier (41) has played more successful crosses (including corners) than him (30) in the Premier League this season. In fact, 22 of these have led directly to a shot for Luton (three goals), with only Trippier again creating more chances with his crosses (25).
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Bournemouth get this Premier League clash under way. Cook with the first kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Luton have won two of their last three league games against Bournemouth (losing one), as many as they had in their previous 10 (drawing four and losing four). Both teams are now on the pitch and are ready to get started.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Luton make two changes to the side that lost against Manchester City in their previous match. Kabore couldn’t play against his parent club but comes into the side on the left, replacing Giles, who moves to the bench. Lokonga makes his third start of the campaign to play in the midfield instead of Marvelous Nakamba. The former Aston Villa man is out through suspension after collecting five yellow cards.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Iraola names the same Bournemouth side that started in their 3-0 triumph over United in their last Premier League match. Solanke has netted four goals in five fixtures, with the striker looking to score in back-to-back top-flight appearances for the first time in his career.
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